Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Monday’s football match at Victoria Park pits together Hartlepool and Stevenage, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The relegation-threatened Pools aim to build on back-to-back wins over Swindon Town and Grimsby Town, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Daniel Kemp, who scored a hat-trick in the triumph over the Mariners, while John Askey has no fresh injury worries.
The Boro, on the other hand, aim to put an end to their four-game winless run. Considering that Stevenage are eager to regain their spot in top three, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. Jamie Reid could drop to the bench after failing to impress in a 1-1 draw with Colchester, with Luke Norris pushing for a start.
Highlighted Player (Jake Taylor):
Jake Taylor is a product of the Reading football academy who plays for Exeter City in the League Two. Taylor spent his youth career at Reading, and he continued wearing the blue and white shirt at senior level.
After scoring two goals in 31 appearances with the Royals in the league, the English footballer spent several seasons on loan at the likes of Aldershot Town, Exeter City, Cheltenham Town, Crawley Town, Leyton Orient, and Motherwell. In 2016 Jake Taylor returned to Exeter City, signing a permanent deal with the St James Park outfit.
Despite being born in Ascot, England, on December 1, 1991, Taylor represents Wales on the international stage. He has ten caps with the Wales U21 team, and he made his debut with the Dragons at the senior level in a 2-1 win over Cyprus on October 13, 2014. His primary position is central midfielder.
Highlighted Team (Stevenage):
Based in Hertfordshire, England, Stevenage Borough are a professional club that compete in the League Two. The Boro are well known for their red and white home hit, while dark blue is the dominant colour of their away kit. Stevenage play their home games at Broadhall Way, the stadium which can hold up to 6,722 spectators and they were founded in 1976.
The Boro have won FA Trophy on two occasions (2006/07, 2008/09), with the team clinching the Herts Senior Cup title in the 2008/09 season thanks to a 2-1 win over Cheshunt. Luton are considered one of the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in matches between the two sides.
In 2015 fighting broke out between rival fans near to the end of the clash at the Lamex. It has to be noted that Stevenage Borough were founded in 1976 after the bankruptcy of Stevenage Athletic.